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Cinderella in Africa

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Explore African folk tales! After reading the African folk tale "Mufaro's Beautiful daughters" and the American version of "Cinderella," youngsters list differences and similarities between the two. Draw a T-chart on the board, and hold a group discussion!

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cinderella, fairy tales, compare and contrast, africa

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africa, cinderella, compare two texts, ri.2.9, social studies
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K - 3rd
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Social Studies & History
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